Eight-Point Buck shot in Ely city limits

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ELY, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a deer being shot in Ely city limits.

The DNR reports a deer “was shot with a bow inside the city limits”.

The shooting was on the 1100 block of East Main Street, which is near the Ely Recreational Center.

The eight-point buck was shot on or around October 22, 2025, with it being discovered on October 23.

Anyone with information related to incident is encouraged to contact the TIP (Turn in Poachers) hotline at 800-652-9093 or #TIP on your cell phone.

The Ely Police Department is also assisting with the investigation.